Top 100 Science Stories of 2007

The trends and events that most changed our understanding and our world美国《发现》杂志2007年12月12日发布2007年100个科学故事榜，其中有四项与数学相关，它们分别是：
第38项：数学的进展威胁到计算机的安全（Math Advance Threatens Computer Security, about the factorization of a 307-digit number）。相关链接：Schneier on Security


第47项：248维的数学问题被解决（248-Dimensional Math Problem Solved, about the mapping of E₈）。相关链接：A Mathematical Solution for Another Dimension

第56项：微积分最早是在中世纪的印度发展起来（Calculus Was Developed in Medieval India, about evidence that 14th century mathematicians in India may have used infinite series）。相关链接：The Crest of the Peacock: the Non-European Roots of Mathematics

第59项：清真寺装饰花纹上暗藏数学进展（Math Breakthrough Spotted on Mosques, about similarities between some mosaics in medieval mosques and quasi-crystals）。相关链接：Medieval Islamic tiling reveals mathematical savvy